K261841 · Beijing Nubway S&T Co., Ltd. · GEX · Aug 11, 2026 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K261841
Device Name
Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser machine (QLQW-01)
Applicant
Beijing Nubway S&T Co., Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Aug 11, 2026
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser machine is indicated for use in tattoo removal, treatment of benign vascular lesions, treatment of benign pigmented lesions, incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for general dermatology as follows: 1064nm: -Tattoo Removal Dark ink: blue and black. -Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions Nevus of ota. 532nm: -Tattoo Removal Light ink: red, Light ink: sky blue and green. -Treatment of Benign Vascular Lesions Port wine birthmarks; Telangiectasias; Spider angioma; Cherry angioma; Spider nevi. -Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions Cafe-au-lait birthmarks; Solar lentiginos; Senile lentiginos; Becker's nevi; Freckles; Nevus spilus.
Device Story
Multi-wavelength, pulsed laser system; utilizes Xenon lamp and Nd:YAG energy source to produce 1064nm and 532nm wavelengths. Device comprises mainframe (power, control, cooling systems), treatment handpiece, treatment head, and pedal. Physician selects wavelength and output energy via control panel. Used in clinical settings for dermatological procedures; output energy delivered to target tissue to achieve therapeutic effects (ablation, vaporization, pigment/vascular lesion treatment). Benefits include precise tissue interaction for removal of tattoos and benign lesions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, -10, -23), electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), laser safety (IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825-1), and software verification/validation.
Indicated for adults requiring tattoo removal, treatment of benign vascular lesions, treatment of benign pigmented lesions, or soft tissue incision, excision, ablation, and vaporization in general dermatology.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
(1) A carbon dioxide laser for use in general surgery and in dermatology is a laser device intended to cut, destroy, or remove tissue by light energy emitted by carbon dioxide.(2) An argon laser for use in dermatology is a laser device intended to destroy or coagulate tissue by light energy emitted by argon.
Helios III Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser System (K152856)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG
ADMINISTRATION
August 11, 2026
Beijing Nubway S&T Co., Ltd.
% Lena Zhang
RA Manager
Tianjin Xinnuocheng Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Rm. 1505, Wanhai Bldg., Dazhigu Sub-District
Hedong District
Tianjin, 300170
China
Re: K261841
Trade/Device Name: Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser machine (QLQW-01)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810
Regulation Name: Laser Surgical Instrument For Use In General And Plastic Surgery And In Dermatology
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: GEX
Dated: June 2, 2026
Received: June 3, 2026
Dear Lena Zhang:
We have reviewed your section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database available at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
www.fda.gov
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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, ISO 13485 clause 7.3 (Design controls), ISO 13485 clause 8.3 (Nonconforming product), ISO 13485 clause 8.5.2 (Corrective action), and ISO 13485 clause 8.5.3 (Preventative action). Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QMSR requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (ISO 13485 clause 7.3 and ISO 13485 clause 7.5) and document changes and approvals in the Medical Device File (ISO 13485 clause 4.2.3).
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic.
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See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
TANISHA L. HITHE -S Digitally signed by TANISHA L. HITHE -S Date: 2026.08.11 16:53:46 -04'00'
Tanisha Hithe
Assistant Director
DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices
OHT4: Office of Surgical and
Infection Control Devices
Office of Product Evaluation and Quality
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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| Indications for Use | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Please type in the marketing application/submission number, if it is known. This textbox will be left blank for original applications/submissions. | K261841 | ? |
| Please provide the device trade name(s). | | ? |
| Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser machine (QLQW-01) | | |
| Please provide your Indications for Use below. | | ? |
| The Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser machine is indicated for use in tattoo removal, treatment of benign vascular lesions, treatment of benign pigmented lesions, incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for general dermatology as follows: 1064nm: -Tattoo Removal Dark ink: blue and black. -Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions Nevus of ota. 532nm: -Tattoo Removal Light ink: red, Light ink: sky blue and green. -Treatment of Benign Vascular Lesions Port wine birthmarks; Telangiectasias; Spider angioma; Cherry angioma; Spider nevi. -Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions Cafe-au-lait birthmarks; Solar lentiginos; Senile lentiginos; Becker's nevi; Freckles; Nevus spilus. | | |
| Please select the types of uses (select one or both, as applicable). | ☑ Prescription Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart D) ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | ? |
| Please select the age group(s) for which the device(s) is to be used. | ☐ Neonates/Newborns (Birth to < 29 days old) ☐ Infants (29 days old to < 2 years old) ☐ Children (2 years old to < 12 years old) ☐ Adolescents (12 years old to < 22 years old) ☑ Adults (22 years old and greater) | ? |
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510(k) Summary
The assigned 510(k) Number: K261841
## 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
1. Date of Preparation: 2026/06/03
2. Sponsor Identification
**Beijing Nubway S&T Co., Ltd.**
202, No.5 workshop, No.1 caida 3rd Road Nancai Shunyi District, Beijing China. 101300.
Contact Person: Xiting Fan
Position: Registered Manager
Tel: +86-13716933250
Email: 1015932471@qq.com
3. Designated Submission Correspondent
Ms. Lena Zhang
Tianjin Xinnuocheng Medical Technology Co., LTD.
Room 1505, Wanhai Building, Dazhigu Sub-district, Hedong District Tianjin, Hedong 300170
CHINA
Tel: +86-13821206320
Email: ra@tianjinxinnuochengyi.com.cn
4. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser machine (QLQW-01)
Common Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Regulatory Information
Classification Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology
Classification: II
Product Code: GEX
Regulation Number: 878.4810
Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery
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# 5. Identification of Predicate Device(s)
Predicate device:
510(k) Number: K193609
Product Name: Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser machine
Manufacturer: Beijing Lead Beauty S & T Co., Ltd
Reference Device:
510(k) Number: K152856
Product Name: Helios III Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser System
Manufacturer: Laseroptek Co. Ltd.
# 6. Device Description
The Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser machine is a multi-wavelength, pulsed laser system designed for dermatological treatments. The device can produce 1064nm and 532nm two different laser wavelengths for different dermatological treatments. It is composed of mainframe (including power supply system, control system and cooling system), treatment handpiece, treatment head, Pedal, power cord and other accessories. The physician is able to select the desired wavelength and the related output energy via control panel.
# 7. Indication For Use Statement:
The Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser machine is indicated for use in tattoo removal, treatment of benign vascular lesions, treatment of benign pigmented lesions, incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for general dermatology as follows:
1064nm:
-Tattoo Removal
Dark ink: blue and black.
-Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions
Nevus of ota.
532nm:
-Tattoo Removal
Light ink: red, Light ink: sky blue and green.
-Treatment of Benign Vascular Lesions
Port wine birthmarks; Telangiectasias; Spider angioma; Cherry angioma; Spider nevi.
-Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions
Cafe-au-lait birthmarks; Solar lentiginos; Senile lentiginos; Becker's nevi; Freckles; Nevus spilus.
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# 8. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Comparison
Table 1 General Comparison
| Item | Proposed Device K261841 | Predicate Device K193609 | Reference Device K152856 | Remark |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Device name | Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser machine | Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser machine | Helios III Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser System | / |
| Classification Regulation | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | SAME |
| Classification | II | II | II | SAME |
| Product Code | GEX | GEX | GEX | SAME |
| Regulation Name | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology | SAME |
| Indications for use | The Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser machine is indicated for use in tattoo removal, treatment of benign vascular lesions, treatment of benign pigmented lesions, incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for general dermatology as follows: 1064nm: -Tattoo Removal Dark ink: blue and black. -Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions Nevus of ota. 532nm: -Tattoo Removal Light ink: red, Light ink: sky blue and green. -Treatment of Benign Vascular Lesions Port wine birthmarks; Telangiectasias; Spider angioma; Cherry angioma; Spider nevi. -Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions | The Q-Switched Nd: YAG Laser Therapy System is indicated for use in tattoo removal, treatment of benign vascular lesions, treatment of benign pigmented lesions, incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for general dermatology as follows: 1064nm: -Tattoo Removal Dark ink: blue and black. -Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions Nevus of ota. 532nm: -Tattoo Removal Light ink: red, Light ink: sky blue and green. -Treatment of Benign Vascular Lesions Port wine birthmarks; Telangiectasias; Spider angioma; Cherry angioma; Spider nevi. -Treatment of Benign | Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for general dermatology (1064 nm) Removal or lightening of unwanted hair with or without adjuvant preparation (1064nm) Tattoo Removal: Dark ink (blue and black) (1064 nm) Tattoo Removal: light ink (red, sky blue, green) (532 nm) port wine birthmarks (532 nm) telangiectasias (532 nm) spider angioma (532 nm) cherry angioma (532 nm) spider nevi (532 nm) cafe-au-lait birthmarks (532 nm) solar lentiginos, senile lentiginos, becker's nevi, freckles, nevus spilus (532 nm) nevus of ota (1064 nm) | SAME with Predicate Device |
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| | Cafe-au-lait birthmarks; Solar lentiginos; Senile lentiginos; Becker's nevi; Freckles; Nevus spilus. | Pigmented Lesions Cafe-au-lait birthmarks; Solar lentiginos; Senile lentiginos; Becker's nevi; Freckles; Nevus spilus. | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lamp Source | Xenon Lamp | Xenon Lamp | Xenon Lamp | SAME |
| Energy Source | ND:YAG | ND:YAG | ND:YAG | SAME |
| Wavelength | 1064nm and 532nm | 1064nm and 532nm | 1064nm and 532nm | SAME |
| Maximum pulse energy | 600mJ@1064nm 300mJ@532nm | 500mJ for 1064nm 260mJ for 532nm | 1.3 J (0.5J @ 532 nm) / pulse | Analysis(1) |
| Pulse Duration | 7ns±2ns | 6ns±1ns | 10ns | Analysis(2) |
| Spot Size | 1064nm:3mm 532nm:2.5mm | 2-10mm | (1064) 5 mm (532) 4 mm (Collimator) 8 mm (Zoom) 1~7 mm | Analysis(3) |
| Repetition rate | 1-10Hz | 1-10Hz | 1-10Hz | SAME |
| Aiming beam wavelength | 635nm | 635nm | Unknown | SAME with Predicate Device |
| Aiming laser output power | 0.1mW-5mW | 0.1mW-5mW | Unknown | SAME with Predicate Device |
| Laser output mode | Q-switched pulse | Q-switched pulse | Q-switched pulse | SAME |
| Fluence range | 1064nm: 2.8~8.49J/cm² 532nm: 2.03~6.11J/cm² | 1064nm 0.63-15.92J/cm² 532nm 0.33-8.28 J/cm² | 1 ~ 8J/cm² @ 1 to 8 mm spot size | Analysis(4) |
| Patient contact material | Aluminum alloy | Aluminum alloy | Unknown | SAME with Predicate Device |
| Biocompatibility | | | | |
| Cytotoxicity | No Cytotoxicity | No Cytotoxicity | Unknown | SAME with Predicate Device |
| Sensitization | No evidence of Sensitization | No evidence of Sensitization | Unknown | SAME with Predicate Device |
| Irritation | No evidence of Irritation | No evidence of Irritation | Unknown | SAME with Predicate Device |
| Electrical Safety and EMC | | | | |
| Electrical Safety | Comply with IEC 60601-1 | Conforms with IEC 60601-1 | Unknown | SAME with Predicate Device |
| EMC | Comply with IEC 60601-1-2 | Conforms with IEC 60601-1-2 | Unknown | SAME with Predicate Device |
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| Laser Safety | Comply with IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825 | Conforms with IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825 | Unknown | SAME with Predicate Device |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
#### Analysis:
#### Analysis(1)
The Maximum pulse energy of the proposed device is similar with the predicate device, and within the reference device, and the proposed device has passed the IEC 60601-1 test, IEC 60601-1-2 test, IEC 60601-2-22 test, IEC 60825-1 test. Therefore, the difference will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the proposed device.
#### Analysis(2)
The Pulse Duration of the proposed device is similar with the predicate device, and within the reference device, and the proposed device has passed the IEC 60601-1 test, IEC 60601-1-2 test, IEC 60601-2-22 test, IEC 60825-1 test. Therefore, the difference will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the proposed device.
#### Analysis(3)
The Spot Size of the proposed device is within the predicate device, and similar with the reference device, and the proposed device has passed the IEC 60601-1 test, IEC 60601-1-2 test, IEC 60601-2-22 test, IEC 60825-1 test. Therefore, the difference will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the proposed device.
#### Analysis(4)
The Fluence range of 1064nm is within the predicate device and similar with the reference device, the fluence range of 532nm only has minor difference with the predicate device and the reference device, the difference will not affect the effectiveness and safety. And the proposed device has passed the IEC 60601-1 test, IEC 60601-1-2 test, IEC 60601-2-22 test, IEC 60825-1 test, the safety and performance of the product can be ensured.
### 9. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion
Non clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
ISO 10993-5 Third edition 2009-06-01, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
ISO 10993-10 Fourth edition 2021-11, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for skin sensitization.
ISO 10993-23 First edition 2021-01, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 23: Tests for irritation
IEC 60601-1 Edition 3.2 2020-08, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
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510(k) Summary
- IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4.1 2020-09, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests
- IEC 60601-2-22 Edition 4.0 2019-11, Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment
- IEC 60825-1:2014, Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification, and requirements
- IEC 60601-1-6 Edition 3.2 2020-07, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
- Software Verification and Validation was conducted per FDA’s guidance Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions (June 14, 2023), and basic documentation was provided.
10. Clinical Test Conclusion
No clinical study is included in this submission.
11. Conclusion
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that the device is as safe and effective, as the legally marketed predicate device Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser machine (K193609).
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The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
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Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.